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Jun 19 (Wed) Outings Committee Meeting
The Outings Committee meets on most third Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. to plan outings. Anyone interested in outings is welcome to attend and participate. The June meeting is at the Whole Foods Market, SE quadrant of Preston Road and Forest Lane, Dallas. Participants in the July backpacking trip to Colorado's Uncompahgre Wilderness Area are invited for a discussion of trip logistics, particularly participants who have not participated in a multi-day backpacking trip at high altitude. We'll also discuss hike choices for the extended Labor Day weekend bus trip to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of New Mexico's Pecos Wilderness, plans for the February bus trip to hike or backpack in Big Bend National Park and other outings as needed. Organizer: Mark Stein Send Email 214-526-3733
Jul 17 (Wed) Outings Committee Meeting
The Outings Committee meets on most third Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. to plan outings and events. Anyone interested in outings is welcome to attend and participate. Come upstairs at Whole Foods Market, SE quadrant of Preston Road and Forest Lane, Dallas. Reply to Mark to be added to the advance agenda email list or to suggest an agenda item. Organizer: Mark Stein Send Email 214-526-3733
Jul 21-26 (Sun-Fri) Backpack in Colorado
This year's July destination for mountain backpacking is the Uncompahgre Wilderness, southwest of Gunnison. The area's been called the "Switzerland of America." We'll hike a loop using trails by the East Fork and Middle Fork of the Cimarron River. One party will hike 18 miles in four days, including a 12,600' saddle separating the two drainage basins. Two other parties will hike the same trails plus a day hike to 14,301' Uncompahgre Peak, 29 miles in five days. This outing is strenuous due to the high altitude. Participants should have a previous multi-day backpacking experience. The outing is at capacity and closed to additional participants who have not spoken with the coordinator. Trip rated: Strenuous. Coordinator: Mark Stein Send Email 214-789-4596
Transportation for this outing is by personal cars or carpools. We charge no fee for this one, but participants pay their own trip expenses. Although the outing begins in camp on Sunday night, July 21 and ends at the terminal trailhead, participants should allow fifteen driving hours for travel from Dallas. Participants may extend their travel before or after the outing. The outing is intended for approximately 24 participants.
Aug 21 (Wed) Outings Committee Meeting
The Outings Committee meets on most third Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. to plan outings and events. Anyone interested in outings is welcome to attend and participate. Come upstairs at Whole Foods Market, SE quadrant of Preston Road and Forest Lane, Dallas. Reply to Mark to be added to the advance agenda email list or to suggest an agenda item. Organizer: Mark Stein Send Email 214-526-3733
Aug 29-Sep 3 (Thu-Tue) Pecos Wilderness Bus Trip
End your summer with a bus trip to one of the Dallas Sierra Club's favorite backpacking destinations - the Pecos Wilderness in New Mexico. High in New Mexico’s Sangre de Cristo Mountains, between Las Vegas, Santa Fe and Taos, the Pecos River flows fast and clear. Conifer and aspen forests and mountain meadows cover the land below alpine tundra at tree line. Elk, mountain sheep, black bears and marmots forage at high elevations in late summer.
We have four great hikes that should satisfy any of your late summer backpacking cravings.
Our chartered bus fills up quickly, so don't delay. Send in your registration today!
For complete details, including information on the hikes offered, trip cost and what you need to do to sign up, download this PDF document. Coordinator: Steve Fleischman Send Email 972-689-7317
Sep 18 (Wed) NO Outings Committee Meeting this month
There will not be an Outings Committee meeting this month. Our next meeting will be Wednesday, October 16, at Whole Foods. Organizer: Mark Stein Send Email 214-526-3733
Oct 18-20 (Fri-Sun) Fall Weekend at Beavers Bend State Park, Oklahoma
Celebrate fall by joining us for a weekend of fun in scenic southeastern Oklahoma. We have the large group compound reserved, complete with your choice of rustic cabin or tent camping, bathhouse (flush toilets and hot showers!) and dining hall with kitchen. We'll offer various Saturday hike options with Dallas Sierra Club leaders or explore on your own. The park offers additional activities, including paddling (rentals available), horseback riding and more. Saturday night catered dinner option if you don't feel like cooking! This weekend is for singles, couples, families, friends and all ages, EVERYONE. Details and reservation information will be posted here in August. Trip rated: Kid Friendly. Coordinator: Liz Wheelan Send Email 214-368-2306
Feb 5-10 (Wed-Mon) Big Bend National Park, 2020
Save these dates for the Dallas Sierra Club's annual bus trip to Big Bend National Park. Depart Dallas on the night of Wednesday, February 5, return by sunrise on Tuesday, February 10. There will be multiple options to backpack or day hike from a base camp. Details will be posted after September. Contact: Mark Stein Send Email 214-526-3733
